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In this class, you will gain the skills and confidence to work effectively with clients who are undergoing cancer treatment. This introductory course in Oncology Massage will cover myths, facts, contraindications and adaptations to massage for cancer...
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ZZZZI1.) Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yang Conditions)
( Seattle, WA / January 31, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yin Conditions) (Seattle February 1, 2026), save $30.Acupressure is the Chinese healing art of restoring balance to Chi (lifeforce energy) to optimize health. In this introduction to Acupressure course, you will learn more than the fundamentals. You will learn potent points and Acupressure sequences for...
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ZZZZI2.) Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yin Conditions)
( Seattle, WA / February 1, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yang Conditions) (Seattle January 31, 2026), save $30.Acupressure is the Chinese healing art of restoring balance to Chi (lifeforce energy) to optimize health. In this introduction to Acupressure course, you will learn more than the fundamentals. You will learn potent points and Acupressure sequences for...
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ZZZZZA.) Chinese Meridian Acupressure
( Seattle, WA / February 28-1, 2026 [24 CE Hours]This class occurs on February 28-March 1 and March 28-29, 2026 for a total of 24 hours.This course will offer the most fundamental building blocks needed to integrate Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy. Students will learn Meridian pathways, functions, and 10+ potent points along each Meridian. Students will discover signs of imbalance...
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In this class, you will gain the skills and confidence to work effectively with clients who are undergoing cancer treatment. This introductory course in Oncology Massage will cover myths, facts, contraindications and adaptations to massage for cancer...
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ZZZZZG1.) Discover Chinese Five Elements Acupressure
( Seattle, WA / April 18, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure (Seattle June 7, 2025) and save $30.In this introduction to the Chinese Five Elements, you will learn foundational theory, as well as applications of Five Elements Acupressure to integrate into your massage practice. Explore the Spirit, virtues, functions and Meridians associated with each...
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ZZZZZG2.) Pregnancy Massage & Acupressure Therapies
( Seattle, WA / April 19, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Oncology Massage & Acupressure (Seattle April 14, 2025) and save $30// In this class, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to work with prenatal clients. You will learn the adjustments needed to positioning, and practice healthy body mechanics as you work on clients in side-lying position and upon...
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In this course, students dive into Five Element Theory, exploring not only the physical, but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of each Element. After learning the signs and symptoms of imbalance, students will learn practical skills using...
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ZZZZZZG1.) Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yang Conditions)
( Seattle, WA / August 22, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yin Conditions) (Seattle August 23, 2026) save $30.Acupressure is the Chinese healing art of restoring balance to Chi (lifeforce energy) to optimize health. In this introduction to Acupressure course, you will learn more than the fundamentals. You will learn potent points and Acupressure sequences for...
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ZZZZZZG2.) Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yin Conditions)
( Seattle, WA / August 23, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yang Conditions) (Seattle August 22, 2026), save $30.Acupressure is the Chinese healing art of restoring balance to Chi (lifeforce energy) to optimize health. In this introduction to Acupressure course, you will learn more than the fundamentals. You will learn potent points and Acupressure sequences for...
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ZZZZZZZD1.) Balance the Nervous System with Tools from Chinese Medicine (Chi Constraint)
( Seattle, WA / October 10, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Balance the Nervous System with Tools from Chinese Medicine (Chi Deficiency) (Seattle October 11, 2026) and save $30.In this class, discover the approach of Chinese Medicine to balancing the nervous system. A tense nervous system is Chi Constraint (explored in this class); while a weak nervous system (explored in Day 2) is Chi Deficiency. Chi Constraint may manifest as...
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ZZZZZZZD2.) Balance the Nervous System with Tools from Chinese Medicine (Chi Deficiency)
( Seattle, WA / October 11, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Balance the Nervous System with Tools from Chinese Medicine (Chi Constraint) (Seattle October 10, 2026) and save $30.In this class, discover the approach of Chinese Medicine to balancing the nervous system. A tense nervous system is Chi Constraint (explored in this class); while a weak nervous system (explored in Day 2) is Chi Deficiency. Chi Deficiency may manifest as...
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ZZZZZZZZ1.) Oncology Massage & Acupressure
( Seattle, WA / November 20, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure (Seattle November 21, 2026) and save $30In this class, you will gain the skills and confidence to work effectively with clients who are undergoing cancer treatment. This introductory course in Oncology Massage will cover myths, facts, contraindications and adaptations to massage for cancer...
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ZZZZZZZZ2.) Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure
( Seattle, WA / November 21, 2026 [8 CE Hours]Add Oncology Massage & Acupressure (Seattle November 20, 2026) and save $30.In this introduction to Chinese Meridian Acupressure, explore the locations and healing functions -- physically, emotionally and spiritually -- of each of the 12 Organ Meridians. Develop and East-West bodywork blend by learning potent Acupressure points...
Bayen, Raizelah - LMT
Raizelah Bayen, LMT is a graduate from Oberlin College, where she learned to "think outside the box." Shortly after her college graduation, she found her way into the healing arts with a desire to support others on their journey of embodiment.
Raizelah has a love of learning. So, after receiving certification in Integrative Massage Therapy in California in 1991, she continued to take classes and accruing complementary certifications in healing modalities, including:
- Acupressure Therapy from the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley
- Chinese Herbology from the Institute for Chinese Herbology in Berkeley
- Western Herbology from SongBird Institute in Santa Rosa, CA
Additionally, she completed teacher certifications in:
- Jin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help Instruction
- Dharma Yoga Instruction
- Aroma Acupoint Therapy Instruction
Most naturally, Raizelah began to weave together the modalities she studied, in her work with clients, developing a unique style of integrative health care that combines hands-on Meridian Massage and Aroma Acutouch Therapies, with home care regimes of essential oils, herbs and yoga poses to address client complaints. Her hands-on work was, and continues to be, informed by her own practices in mindfulness and embodiment, the foundational ground for her work and life.
Early in Raizelah's career, she discovered her love for teaching. She first started teaching massage in 1998, at Twin Lakes School of the Healing Arts in Santa Cruz, and followed that with 15 years as a core instructor at the Sebastopol Massage School, and 10 years as the Director of Training at Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary (employer of over 40 massage therapists!), in California.
In 2020, Raizelah took a professional leap to fulfill her dream of opening a massage continuing education school: Open Pathways Institute for Integrative Massage. Her passion is to support Massage Therapists who envision expanding into integrative health care, weaving tools from Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy. She offers a wide range of classes in Eastern massage modalities, Acupressure, Aroma Acutouch Therapy, Chinese Meridian and Five Element Theories, and more.
In 2021, Raizelah moved to Washington State. She is currently a WA State Licensed Massage Therapist and an NCBTMB Approved CE Provider, teaching classes locally, afar and online.
The next Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy (ICMMT) Certification Program begins January 31, 2026. Click HERE for details.
Special Informational Sessions With the Instructor
If you would like to learn more about the "Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy" (ICMMT) Certification Program, the instructor, Raizelah Bayen is holding two informational sessions online. Raizelah will talk about the program in detail and answer any questions. For details and to register, go to:
- Oct 11 Program Review -- Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy -- 8:30am - 9:30am -- Free (Live on Zoom)
- Jan 5 Program Review -- Integrating Chinese Medicine into Massage Therapy -- 5:30pm - 6:30pm -- Free (Live on Zoom)
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| September 14, 2025 |
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Seattle, WA
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September 14, 2025 | 8 Hours |
| January 31, 2026 |
ZZZZI1.) Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yang Conditions)
Add Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yin Conditions) (Seattle February 1, 2026), save $30.
Seattle, WA
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January 31, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| February 1, 2026 |
ZZZZI2.) Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yin Conditions)
Add Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yang Conditions) (Seattle January 31, 2026), save $30.
Seattle, WA
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February 1, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| February 28-1, 2026 |
ZZZZZA.) Chinese Meridian Acupressure
This class occurs on February 28-March 1 and March 28-29, 2026 for a total of 24 hours.
Seattle, WA
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February 28-1, 2026 | 24 Hours |
| March 2, 2026 |
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Seattle, WA
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March 2, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| April 18, 2026 |
ZZZZZG1.) Discover Chinese Five Elements Acupressure
Add Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure (Seattle June 7, 2025) and save $30.
Seattle, WA
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April 18, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| April 19, 2026 |
ZZZZZG2.) Pregnancy Massage & Acupressure Therapies
Add Oncology Massage & Acupressure (Seattle April 14, 2025) and save $30
Seattle, WA
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April 19, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| June 6-8, 2026 | June 6-8, 2026 | 21 Hours | ||
| August 22, 2026 |
ZZZZZZG1.) Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yang Conditions)
Add Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yin Conditions) (Seattle August 23, 2026) save $30.
Seattle, WA
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August 22, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| August 23, 2026 |
ZZZZZZG2.) Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yin Conditions)
Add Acupressure's Potent Points for Common Complaints (Yang Conditions) (Seattle August 22, 2026), save $30.
Seattle, WA
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August 23, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| October 10, 2026 |
ZZZZZZZD1.) Balance the Nervous System with Tools from Chinese Medicine (Chi Constraint)
Add Balance the Nervous System with Tools from Chinese Medicine (Chi Deficiency) (Seattle October 11, 2026) and save $30.
Seattle, WA
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October 10, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| October 11, 2026 |
ZZZZZZZD2.) Balance the Nervous System with Tools from Chinese Medicine (Chi Deficiency)
Add Balance the Nervous System with Tools from Chinese Medicine (Chi Constraint) (Seattle October 10, 2026) and save $30.
Seattle, WA
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October 11, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| November 20, 2026 |
ZZZZZZZZ1.) Oncology Massage & Acupressure
Add Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure (Seattle November 21, 2026) and save $30
Seattle, WA
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November 20, 2026 | 8 Hours |
| November 21, 2026 |
ZZZZZZZZ2.) Discover Chinese Meridian Acupressure
Add Oncology Massage & Acupressure (Seattle November 20, 2026) and save $30.
Seattle, WA
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November 21, 2026 | 8 Hours |